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Environmental defenders working to protect one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most precious ecosystems are facing deadly consequences for their efforts to expose corruption and illegal activities within a protected marine reserve. A new investigation reveals that conservationists attempting…
Brazil opened the doors to COP30 in the Amazon city of Belém this week with President Lula promising ambitious climate action, but the host nation’s recent environmental decisions are raising serious questions about its commitment to protecting the world’s most…
Electric vehicles capture nearly 10% of Australian new car sales as gas vehicles drop below 70% market share. Meanwhile, UK ministers hold dozens of meetings with developers on planning reforms while shutting out ecologists. Climate fears also drive 40% of childless Australian women to delay parenthood.
A massive spill of plastic biobeads has transformed Camber Sands, one of England's most popular beaches, into what local officials are calling a potenti...
Today's top environmental stories: climate action, wildlife conservation, renewable energy, and sustainability news from around the world. Updated Nov 8, 2025.
The world has reached a sobering climate milestone—global temperatures last year exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, officially breaching the critical threshold set by the Paris Agreement. While this doesn’t permanently doom our climate goals, it signals that time is running…
A groundbreaking $125 billion global fund designed to pay tropical countries for forest protection is facing fierce criticism from environmental and Indigenous groups who say it could actually worsen deforestation and burden developing nations with debt. The Tropical Forests Forever…
For centuries, Sweden’s vast boreal forests have been the stuff of legends—dark, mysterious woodlands that provided sustenance and shelter to generations. Today, these same forests fuel a global industry, making Sweden one of the world’s largest exporters of paper, timber,…
Indonesia has announced an ambitious pledge to recognize Indigenous and customary community rights to 3.5 million acres of forest by 2029—a promise that would quadruple the country’s officially recognized customary forests. Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni unveiled the plan at…
A devastating cycle is unfolding across West Africa, where widespread deforestation is accelerating a water crisis that now threatens over 122 million people in Ghana, Niger, and Nigeria. A comprehensive 12-year study using satellite data has revealed the stark reality:…
